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HV Linesperson | GEMCO, Groote Eylandt | 7/7 FIFO

South32
35 minutes ago
Full-time
On-site
Groote Eylandt, Northern Territory, Australia
FIFO Mining Jobs, FIFO Electrician Jobs, 7/7 FIFO Jobs

About the Role

South32 is hiring a permanent Linesperson, working as an Electrical Maintenance Technician (HV Linesperson), at GEMCO, its open cut manganese mine on Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory. The role runs on a 7:7 day shift roster, FIFO from Darwin or Cairns. You will carry out electrical maintenance across the site's HV and LV networks, fixed plant and infrastructure, following the site's work management processes and safety standards. The advert closes on Monday 5 October 2026.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain, install and commission HV and LV supply, transmission and distribution networks
  • Carry out electrical work on fixed plant, mobile generation and infrastructure
  • Look after power and lighting for buildings, accommodation and facilities
  • Fault find, analyse and repair electrical systems and equipment

About You

  • Electrical trade certificate (Electrical Fitter Mechanic) and a Linesperson trade certificate
  • NT A Grade Electrical Workers Licence
  • HV switching and coordination, current within the last two years
  • HR class driver's licence
  • EWP and Working at Heights tickets, current within the last two years
  • Experience maintaining transmission and distribution networks
  • Comfortable with Microsoft Office, and SAP or another maintenance system

What's on Offer

  • 7:7 day shift roster, FIFO from Darwin or Cairns
  • 14% superannuation
  • Access to South32 share plans
  • Education assistance of up to $8,000 a year

About South32

South32 is a global mining and metals company. GEMCO on Groote Eylandt produces more than 20% of the world's manganese ore and has worked alongside the Anindilyakwa people, the island's traditional owners, since 1963. South32 also runs the Cannington silver and lead mine in north west Queensland.

Apply directly on South32's careers site using the apply link on this listing.